rim repairng
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I was wondering if the stock rims can be repaired if they are dented. because my rim is dented and i went to pepboys and they told me that they cant fix it because its aluminum and it would crack if they try. but that sounds stupid to me. So anyone have any advice?
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Yeah thats what i thought. But i also need new wheel bearing and tire. thats what they said. The story is that i hit a curb while i was turning (stupid mistake) and my rim come out about 2 inches off my tire and the tire was almost flat. I took it to a mechanic and they put air in the tire and blew out the bad patch and put a new one. the rim went back into place while he was putting air in the tire. And now when i drive it feels a little different, less smooth, also when im going like 55 mph i start to hear like a rubbing noise in the tire. So im thinking that i have to replace the whole tire and rim. Thats alot of mula!!
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thats why i took it to pepboys and they told me that the rim is dented but they can't fix it, also that i need a new wheel bearing. So im just going to search where i can fix the rim. and i guess replace the bearing. If not ..ima buy new rim
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Try this place, http://www.fixrim.com/. They are out of Arlington Heights. They have a truck that comes to you.
Here's another: www.Wheel-Tech.com of Highland Park. You don't have to take the wheels off. Just drop off the car.
Here's another: www.Wheel-Tech.com of Highland Park. You don't have to take the wheels off. Just drop off the car.
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damn thats cool. Thanks alneilsen. So pepboys were trying to screw me or something. they wanted me to buy a new rim. But yeah now i just need to replace the wheel bearing which will cost 100$ at pepboys. i probably wont go there anyway. maybe i'll do it myself, if its not that hard
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Now figure out if you really need a wheel bearing...
The unit bearings are quite tough....just because you cracked one of the OEM rims...doesn't mean you need a bearing..the OEM rims are like eggshells
Jack it up..and see if you can feel, or see a problem with the bearing.....
You don't think they could have been stupid twice
The unit bearings are quite tough....just because you cracked one of the OEM rims...doesn't mean you need a bearing..the OEM rims are like eggshells
Jack it up..and see if you can feel, or see a problem with the bearing.....
You don't think they could have been stupid twice
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yeah alright. im pretty sure it does need a replacement though, i keep hearing that rubbing noise. But yeah ima check it maybe tommorow if its not raining. Its been raining and cold these past couple of days where im at. Is there any way i could see the bearing? Im no mechanic but maybe i'll figure it out
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